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Calgary Launches Purple Line BRT Connecting Airport to Downtown
Calgary Transit has launched the Purple Line, a new bus rapid transit route connecting Calgary International Airport to...
Michael Torres
Municipal Affairs ReporterMichael Torres covers municipal affairs, infrastructure, environment, and breaking news for WestNet News. Born and raised in Calgary, Michael has a deep understanding of the city's communities and the issues that matter most to residents. He holds a diploma in journalism from SAIT and has covered everything from severe weather events to city council debates. Michael is particularly passionate about stories at the intersection of urban development and community impact.
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Joined January 20, 2022
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City of Calgary Invests $85 Million in Flood Preparedness Ahead of Spring Melt
As spring snowmelt approaches, the City of Calgary says it has invested $85 million in flood preparedness measures over...
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Calgary Housing Prices Hit New Peak as Affordability Gap Widens
Calgary’s benchmark home price has crossed $575,000 for the first time, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board,...
Community
Calgary Stampede Launches Expanded Indigenous Programming for 2023
The Calgary Stampede has unveiled significantly expanded Indigenous programming for its 2023 edition, including a...
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Green Line LRT Budget Balloons to $5.5 Billion, Council Demands Answers
Calgary City Council has called an emergency committee meeting after learning that the Green Line LRT’s budget has...
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Calgary Police Unveil Community Safety Strategy Focused on Prevention and Partnerships
The Calgary Police Service has released a new five-year community safety strategy that shifts resources toward...
Community
Blackfoot Language Revitalization Program Launches in Calgary Schools
Six Calgary public schools will begin offering Blackfoot language instruction in January as part of a new...
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Calgary Flames Reignite Arena Negotiations with City Hall
The Calgary Flames and the City of Calgary have returned to the negotiating table over a new downtown arena, two years...
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Calgary’s Stoney Trail Ring Road Reaches Full Completion After Decades of Construction
Calgary’s Stoney Trail ring road is now complete following the opening of the final southwest segment, giving the...
Community
Treaty 7 Nations Launch Joint Economic Development Corporation
The five nations of Treaty 7 have announced the creation of a joint economic development corporation, a historic...
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Calgary City Council Debates Blanket Rezoning Proposal to Address Housing Shortage
Calgary City Council has begun debating a blanket rezoning proposal that would permit higher-density housing in all...
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The University of Calgary Does Not Seem To Understand Our Quadrants
The University of Calgary published an inaccurate Calgary map, placing communities like Forest Lawn and Albert Park...